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TIL that the chicken (Gallus domesticus) is a domesticated species that arose from the red junglefowl, originally from India

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eKx4 TIL When a mission-specific capture bar failed to capture a Satellite in outer space, Nasa Astronauts caught and roped in a 4.5 ton communications satellite with their bare hands.
VMkZB TIL on two separate occasions, Lance Sergeant Johnson Beharry was leading a convoy of vehicles when his vehicle was hit by RPGs. On both occasions, his commander and others inside the vehicle were wounded. Both times he drove his burning vehicle out of the ambush, despite suffering head injuries.
PYe8V TIL Harold and Kumar were written to go to Krispy Kreme, but after the company declined to be featured in the film, White Castle was selected instead. Happy about the free advertising, White Castle become the first fast food chain to have an R-Rated comedy advertised on fast food containers
KmEa TIL because Louis X of France died before his son was born, King John I of France is the only ruler of France to be king for his whole life. He only lived for 5 days.
yVVxw TIL: During WW1 British officers had their coffins screwed shut while non-ranking soldiers had theirs nailed shut.